Michael Setzen, MD has received a citation from John DelGuadio, MD, President of American Rhinologic Society, In recognition of his contribution to the American Rhinologic Society. September 2017

Michael Setzen, MD, FACS, FAAP

“I provide care for all areas related to ear, nose, and throat disorders, with special expertise in Nasal and Sinus Surgery including Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Office Balloon Sinus Dilation, Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, and Snoring and Sleep Apnea Surgery in Adults and Children if need be. Delivering outstanding quality care with excellent outcomes is the goal of my practice today.”

Dr. Setzen is a board certified Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon at Michael Setzen Otolaryngologist, P.C. Dr. Setzen is in private practice in Great Neck, New York since completing his residency in St. Louis, Missouri at Barnes Hospital, Washington University Medical Center in 1982. Prior to this he did his internship at the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Setzen is Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology at New York University Weill Cornell Medical College and Chief Rhinology Section, North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset, Manhasset, New York.

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Awards & Recognitions

Presidential Citation was given to Dr.Setzen at the Annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head&Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) in Atlanta, Georgia on October 7th, 2018- In recognition of his contribution to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head&Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)

Michael Setzen, MD has been named recipient of the 2013 BOG Practitioner Excellence Award. This is the BOG’s most prestigious individual award; it recognizes physicians who have practiced medicine in an exemplary manner, are sought out by others because of their personal and effective care, and are active members of the national organization, local society, and their community.The BOG is the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.This award was presented during the the Opening Ceremony of the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery on Sunday, September 29th and during the BOG General Assembly meeting, Monday, September 30th, 2013 in Vanvouver,Canada.

President, American Rhinologic Society (2011-2012)

Distinguished Service Award 2011 – Nassau Surgical Society – received May 11th, 2011, at the Annual Spring Meeting – this Award is given once a year to a Surgeon for Distinguished Service in Recognition of Excellent Patient Care and Outstanding Contributions to the Surgical Society.

Chair Practice Management, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (2009-2013)

Chairman of Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (2000-2001)

Board of Directors American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (on and off for most of the past 20 years)

Dr. Setzen was yet again nominated for America’s Top Doctors for 2018

Our Happy Patients

The real ENT In Feb 2019 I met with Dr Setzen to help my sinus problem. For decades I depended on nose drops to breathe. After A quick and professional diagnosis and one day treatment… Read More »

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Nasal polyps and infections helped with surgery. “I’ve been a patient of Dr. Michael Setzen for many years. I have a chronic nasal condition and needed several surgeries to be able to breathe and function… Read More »

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In-Office Sinus Surgery “For approximately 10 years, I suffered from sinus headaches. They never went away no matter what I had taken orally or nasally. I had sinoplasty in Dr Setzen’s office and have not… Read More »

EXCELLENT OUTCOME “I had major sinus surgery 15 years ago with an excellent outcome. I had breathing problems – but no more. Everything has been perfect since the surgery.” ~ July 13th, 2017

86 years old and feels awesome “I brought my Mom who is 86 years old to see Dr. Setzen for her issues with nasal Polyps. No one was willing to treat her properly. Dr. Setzen… Read More »

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Great physician great results “As a fellow physician I have put of my health for far longer than I should have. Dr Setzen was extremely helpful in reducing my symptoms of constant drainage and sneezing.… Read More »

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Balloon Sinus Dilation “After suffering nasal congestion, ear stuffiness and pain and sinus headaches for several years, I decided I needed to do something about it. I remembered Dr. Setzen who had removed my son’s… Read More »

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Deviated Septum, Rhinoplasty “My experience might have been different from others in the sense that I was born with a broken nose and severely deviated septum. From the age of 10 years old is when… Read More »

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Sleeping Better and No Sinus Infections After Surgery “Had chronic sinusitis, couldn’t sleep, constantly on medicine. Surgery removed a hundred polyps. Post surgery, no congestion, sleep better than I have in I had chronic sinusitis… Read More »

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Dr. Setzen “Over 23 years ago, I had an ugly external bump on my nose, and suffered from constant sinus infections and trouble breathing due to my deviated septum and nasal polyps. I was recommended… Read More »

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Nasal Congestion and Sinus Problems Relieved by Surgery “Before I had surgery to straighten my deviated septum and reduce the size of my turbinates, I constantly had a drip into my throat causing me to… Read More »

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The Best Thing I Did!!!!!! “This review is long overdue! Dr. Setzen performed nasal/septal surgery on me over 25 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did! It improved my quality of… Read More »

Nasal Congestion and Nasal Deformity Improved with Surgery “Dr. Setzen is an awesome doctor! Almost a year ago, I contemplated getting nose surgery. I had trouble breathing and my nose was crooked to the right… Read More »

I Can Breathe “I had nasal congestion and sinusitis and went to Dr. Setzen for a consult. After a cat scan showed complete blockage on one side and many polyps, I agreed to have nasal… Read More »

Crooked/Deformed Nose “Doctor Setzen did my nose surgery when I was 16. Ever doctor i went to turned me down because they said it was too difficult a surgery. When I met Dr. Setzen he… Read More »

I Can Breathe and No Longer Have Sinus Headaches “Dr. Setzen surgically corrected my deviated septum and removed some rather large polyp’s from my sinuses. Prior to the surgery I was experiencing sinus headaches with… Read More »

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Deviated Septum “I first saw Dr. Setzen regarding my deviated septum approximately 4 years ago. After my first consultation, I was very skeptical and decided to put off the surgery. It came to a point… Read More »

Surgery “When Dr. Setzen told me about the surgery he recommended I have, I was not very comfortable with it. He assured me it was a process, but now I no longer sleep with an… Read More »

Balloon Placement in Sinuses “The best thing I ever did. 6 months and not one sinus problem and I was getting sinus infections at least two-three times a year.” ~ Juda O’Connell on November 15th,… Read More »

Septum and Sinus repair, uvula and soft palate surgery “Over the past few years I saw several doctors. None of whom took time listen to what I had to say. They just made their diagnosis… Read More »

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Eric A. “I liked Dr. Setzen from the first time I met him. He was on time and spent a lot of time during my first consultation explaining to me what my issues were. He… Read More »

Sinus Surgery and Throat Surgery “I had a sort of double surgery. To cure my sleep apnea, I had my severe deviated septum fixed and my uvula removed. He also removed a number of cysts… Read More »

Life changing Surgery…Deviated septum repair/Turbinate surgery “The reason I made the choice to have this surgery was due to a visit with Dr. Setzen 1 1/2 years ago. I scheduled this appointment because of a… Read More »

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I can breathe again “Dr. Setzen performed surgery on me for a deviated septum and I am incredibly satisfied with the result. Prior to the surgery, I often suffered with colds and sinus infections which… Read More »

Finally Breathing again “After 40 years of suffering with a deviated septum, and an addiction to nasal sprays, I can finally breathe again. Dr. Setzen successfully performed a complicated surgery; and then he and his… Read More »

Still Good – after 20 years! “I had septoplasty performed with Dr. Setzen over 20 years ago. I couldn’t breathe well and Dr Setzen helped my sinuses by aligning my deviated septum. Recently, when my… Read More »

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Rhinoplasty & Septoplasty Wonderful Results “Dr. Setzen did my Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty a few years ago and the results are outstanding. It was scary surgery to embark on as anyone will tell you due to the surgery… Read More »

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Rhinoplasty, Septum, and Sinus Surgery “Dr. Setzen performed a rhinoplasty, septum, and sinus surgery on me in one sitting. I am very happy with the results of the surgery. The outcomes of my surgery that… Read More »

10 Days After Surgery and Already Partying!! “Dr. Setzen performed a deviated septum correctional surgery, removed my adenoids, and removed fluid from all of my sinuses around 10 days ago. I was skeptical about when… Read More »

Student Who Had Deviated Septum Fixed, Adenoids Removed, and Sinuses Cleaned Out ” For years i’ve had trouble breathing, always huffing and puffing as I played sports for my high school teams. In addition to… Read More »

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Conservatively Aggressive Approach “After visiting several other ENTs who gave up on helping me with exacerbated asthma caused by a chronic sinus condition, our pulmonologist recommended Dr. Setzen. Previously I had been hospitalize 4 times… Read More »

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